Jane Lucas

Nightmare boss. Tedious colleagues. Pointless tasks. Welcome to Wernham Hogg.

Passionate defence barrister Martha Costello faces challenging cases and surprising clients, which test her faith in the criminal justice system. Gifted colleague Clive Reader is called to the bar with her. They work hard with pupils, Nick Slade and Niamh Cranitch, but ultimately only one can eventually be taken on as a member of chambers.

Focuses on manic-depressive psychiatrist Daniel Nash, and the Glasgow mental hospital where he works.

Nightmare boss. Tedious colleagues. Pointless tasks. Welcome to Wernham Hogg.

Passionate defence barrister Martha Costello faces challenging cases and surprising clients, which test her faith in the criminal justice system. Gifted colleague Clive Reader is called to the bar with her. They work hard with pupils, Nick Slade and Niamh Cranitch, but ultimately only one can eventually be taken on as a member of chambers.

Focuses on manic-depressive psychiatrist Daniel Nash, and the Glasgow mental hospital where he works.